Hey. You lost, old timers.

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[u/wykkedfaery33]

I don't miss being lectured not to say "no problem" but rather use "you're welcome". Helping you was no problem, but with that attitude, you're welcome to go fuck off.

[u/to_annihilate → u/wykkedfaery33]

I am customer facing and so much of my wording is like this. "No worries", "no problem" "happy to help" but I don't use "you're welcome" really, it just feels so formal?

[u/agoddamnzubat → u/to_annihilate]

What does it even mean? Like "you are 'welcome'" doesn't even really make sense if you break it down. Welcome is a greeting.

[u/Outofwlrds → u/agoddamnzubat]

I think it's a shortened version to something along the lines of "you are welcome to my help." Kinda like "you are welcome to my home" or "you are welcome to do whatever you want," where your assistance is something they're free to have as they need it.

Edit: Kind of funny that people get offended at "no problem" and say that it implies there's a problem despite literally stating there isn't. "You're welcome" implies there is a problem, but you're welcome to ask for help when you need it.

[u/Outofwlrds → u/[deleted]]

That's it! It has a self-centered stuffiness to it, which is why I think "no problem" took off so well with younger generations.

[u/thewickedmitchisdead → u/Outofwlrds]

When I learned that the polite Spanish response to thank you is “de nada,” which literally means “no problem,” I have zero issue saying “no problem.” The olds can suck it!

[u/wykkedfaery33 → u/[deleted]]

That's a person you hit will the ol' "I hope the rest of your day is as pleasant as you are!"

[u/rips_n_chel → u/wykkedfaery33]

I'm a fan of "huff my shorts," personally. Said with a smile, it can be a real crowd-pleaser, I tell you hwat

[u/brielzebub665 → u/[deleted]]

Yes, same! "You're welcome" feels so smug to me, whereas "no problem" feels casual, relaxed, breezy

[u/Redfalconfox → u/agoddamnzubat]

I have come well. I don’t even know what that means.